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The Beer Taster’s Notebook

The Beer Taster’s Notebook

Written by: Jonathan Thompson
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The podcast specifically dedicated to learning about beer. Join Advanced Cicerone® Jonathan Thompson on deep dives into everything beer. From sensory to biochemistry, this is the podcast for all students of beer and brewing.

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Episodes
  • Episode 9: Phenols Phenols Phenols

    Episode 9: Phenols Phenols Phenols
    Jan 9 2026

    Continuing our dive into yeast derived aromas, we tackle phenols. The good, the bad, and the confusing. Gain an understanding of what they are, how they are formed, and what is responsible.

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    17 mins
  • Episode 8: My Aunt Ester...

    Episode 8: My Aunt Ester...
    Dec 26 2025

    We dive deeper into aroma compounds, this time tackling esters. Stepping off the fusels and into the yeast derived fruitiness. We go through how they are formed, why they are formed, and cover some sensory for good measure.

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    11 mins
  • Episode 7: Down We Go.... Fusels

    Episode 7: Down We Go.... Fusels
    Dec 19 2025

    In the first installment of our aroma exploration we dive into fusel alcohols in beer. What they are, what they do and how they are produced.

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    14 mins
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